# Into the Dead vs The Executive

The clearest difference is price: Into the Dead at Free against The Executive's $2.99. Into the Dead also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 87) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). The Executive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Into the Dead is free to download; The Executive costs $2.99 up front. Into the Dead sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Executive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Into the Dead holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Into the Dead has 11K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Into the Dead's written reviews are positive against 82% of The Executive's.

Into the Dead ships an update every 3 months, The Executive every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Into the Dead | The Executive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-dead/id535609266/reviews)** | [4.4 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-executive/id552227993/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 81.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 314 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PikPok](https://appshunter.io/developer/323296229) | [Riverman Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/396772114) |

## What reviewers say

### Into the Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-dead/id535609266)

Survive a relentless zombie apocalypse by running as fast as possible. Arm yourself with powerful weapons and loyal companions to fend off the undead horde. Compete with friends and players worldwide for the highest scores in this intense survival experience.

**Highlights:** Intense zombie survival gameplay, Unlock weapons and perks, Collect canine companions, Mission sets for challenges, Global leaderboards and friend challenges, Multiple control schemes

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Weapon - Crossbow | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wolf "Ghost" | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Companion: Sabre | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all dogs (Blitz, Cairo, Titan, Ghost) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💯 Classic zombie game
- 🐕 Enjoyable dog companion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Limited weapon variety without paying
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive environments

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes during gameplay
- Issues with ad integration disrupting gameplay

**Requested features**

- More game modes and environments
- Ability to purchase weapons with in-game currency
- Improved story or narrative elements
- Multiplayer or co-op functionality


### The Executive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-executive/id552227993)

Engage in fast-paced martial arts combat and thrilling acrobatic stunts as a CEO fighting werewolves. Run a mining company to earn money and upgrade your abilities across 120 hand-crafted levels. Experience a cinematic action game with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Martial arts combat system, Acrobatic stunt segments, Mining company simulation, 120 hand-crafted levels, Dozens of abilities and skills, Over 50 unique enemies, 12 challenging bosses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game with cool art
- 👍 Smooth and intuitive controls
- 💰 Engaging economy/mining system
- 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding gameplay
- 🎨 Unique and stylish visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or compatibility issues
- 🕹️ Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 💰 Upgrades become too expensive late game
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when revisiting early levels
- Unresponsive controls in certain situations

**Requested features**

- More enemy variety
- Additional levels or content updates
- Ability to reset progress or start over
- Cloud save/sync support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Into the Dead free?

Into the Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Executive free?

The Executive costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Into the Dead or The Executive?

Into the Dead is rated higher. Into the Dead averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while The Executive averages 4.4 from 87 ratings.

### Do Into the Dead or The Executive have ads?

Into the Dead shows ads; The Executive does not.

### Which is updated more often, Into the Dead or The Executive?

Into the Dead ships an update every 3 months, and The Executive every 5 months. Most recently, Into the Dead was updated on October 28, 2026 and The Executive on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*